In December, Altru signed a letter of intent to purchase 50 acres for a future hospital in Devils Lake. Last summer, Altru sent letters to Devils Lake residents, expressing its interest to serve the community – possibly even going so far as to purchase the hospital if the opportunity arose. In September, the system partnered with Devils Lake’s school district to provide a full-time school nurse and athletic training services. Altru also plans a new 12-bed dialysis center at its existing Devils Lake clinic.